Lens arrived safely and in pristine condition

Many thanks, Tony: it has been a genuine pleasure doing 'business' with you

Jon

I have one in good condition that I picked up recently for my daughter to use with her newly acquired ME-Super. Unfortunately, however, on detailed inspection I discovered what appears to be the early stage of a fungal contamination on what I judge to be the rear of the front element .

I have exposed the element to UV light in situ using an hand-held sterilising lamp, but it is too early to say whether or no this has had any effect on the growth/survival of the fungus and I don't have the nerve to attempt a strip and clean myself.

Bearing all this in mind, feel free to make an offer if nothing better comes along.


Jon

Good point, Andy

I have no strong feeling one way or t'other, but will enjoy watching the 'fireworks' from the safety of my cosy, liberally well-stocked (photographic equipment, vittles and ale) bunker

Jon

Eyepiece received and am delighted with its build, ergonomics and optical quality

Of the 3 eyepiece magnifiers in my possession, the others being a Pentax O-ME53 and UMC/KPS, my initial impression is that the Tenpa just takes the top spot by a 'gnats whisker' from the UPS with the O-ME53 a solid third.

Jon

Nice set up, Roger!

Either/both of these should help get you started with the identification of likely inhabitants of your pond:

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All the best and keep experimenting and sharing.

Jon

PM sent!

Jon

For the benefit of any potential buyer, I can attest that fine results are achievable when this converter is used in combination with older, Pentax manual focus lenses including the 50mm f/1.7 and 200mm f/4. E.g.

50mm
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and 200mm
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Life's Simple Pleasures by Dr 'B ', on Flickr[/img]

Correct exposure is arrived at empirically but, IMHO, this is less trouble than one might think and, in any case, is part of the fun of using manual lenses


Jon

PM sent!

Jon

You may find these helpful in your quest to obtain (build/modify) an affordable alternative to the K-AC50:

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The required connector (HRS (HIROSE) - MQ172-3SA-CV(50)) can be sourced in the U.K. from Farnell:

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Jon

Within easy reach of Brighton by public transport, I would suggest you consider the following:

Chichester and environs link

Arundel link

Cuckmere Haven link and the Cuckmere Valley link

Passe de bonnes vacances!

Jon